The Physics branch is among the earliest departments formed under the Mathematics-Physics section of the university. Aligned with the country's developmental objectives in science, technology, and education, the Physics Department was established in 1960-1991, followed by the General Physics and Physics-Technology departments in 1992-1995. In 1996, the School of Physics and Technology was formed, including the Departments of Theoretical Physics, General Physics, and Didactics. After the 2014 restructuring of the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, these departments amalgamated into the Physics Department.
The Physics Department is equipped with laboratories covering general physics mechanics, molecular physics, electromagnetism, optics, electrical engineering, and physics didactics. These laboratories underwent comprehensive renovations in 1986, funded by UNESCO, and in 2012, with support from the Asian Development Bank.
The Physics Department currently offers not only bachelor's degree programs for prospective teachers but also master's and doctoral courses in physical science and physical education. The master's courses cover diverse areas such as theoretical physics, biophysics, physics-teaching technology, physics-electronics-information technology, and nonlinear dynamics. The doctoral courses encompass physical education, theoretical physics, atomic physics, and information technology.
The department's faculty actively participates in various international and school quality projects, including initiatives like:
- "Monotsukuri," implemented with a grant from the Japanese government
- "Researching the Competence of Beginning Teachers" in collaboration with Inner Mongolia Normal University.
- "Introduction and Implementation of Unified Methodology (STEM) in Teacher Training"
- "Simulating some molecular physics tasks using Dr. DAQ"
- "Creating a dictionary of physics terms" in collaboration with Inner Mongolia Normal University.
The faculty at our Physics Department has made significant contributions to academic literature, publishing research in both national and international journals, as part of the department's commitment to scientific inquiry. In addition to crafting textbooks for physics and natural sciences at the secondary school level, our lecturers have authored various works for students, including lectures, policy papers, and handbooks.
For the past 30 years, the department has taken the lead in organizing the State Olympiad in Physics, turning it into an annual tradition featuring competitions for teams from schools, students, and academic institutions.
Collaborative efforts extend beyond borders, with joint training and research activities conducted alongside institutions such as the Pedagogical Institute of Irkutsk State University, Dubna State University of Russia, Buryat State University of the Russian Federation, Inner Mongolia Normal University, Institute of Physics of the Academy of Sciences, and National University of Mongolia.
